First and foremost, the days of the “tune-up” are over. Back when our parents and grandparents owned their first cars, vehicles had more moving parts that needed to be adjusted, cleaned, replaced–otherwise known as a “tune-up.” With today’s cars, everything is controlled by computers. Our car’s computers constantly make adjustments for temperature, load, age of the vehicle, etc. Today’s vehicle parts are made to last longer and perform more efficiently, which means there is no reason to take your car in for a regularly scheduled tune-up. They can be a waste of your time and hard-earned money.

There’s a better way to keep your car running efficiently than unnecessary tune-ups. Here are three facts you as a car owner need to know to take the best care of your vehicle, without overpaying. Read More